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  • Aventura, FL
  • Licensed for 10 years
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About Daniel

Experienced transactional attorney and litigator. Legal practice focuses on employment matters, business consulting, business transactions, real estate transactions, and a variety of litigation matters. Received Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami in 2007 and Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2010.

Practice areas

OtherEmployment and laborReal estateLitigationBusiness
  1. Business: 25%

    Advise a diverse client base on contract interpretation, transaction negotiations, business liability issues, insurance analysis, business consulting and development, violations of state and federal laws, and comprehensive corporate risk management.

  2. Litigation: 20%

    Manage all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts. Experience with cases involving negligence, wrongful death, breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment, defamation, civil conspiracy, and tortious interference.

  3. Real estate: 20%

    Assist clients in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and sale of real estate. Negotiate and prepare letters of intent, purchase and sale contracts, leases, easements, licenses, settlement statements, and various business agreements.

  4. Employment and labor: 15%

    Experience with cases involving FLSA, FMLA, ADEA, ADA, employment contracts, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, non-solicitation agreements, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination.

  1. Family: 15%

    Experience with divorce, child support, and time-sharing matters.

  2. Foreclosure: 5%

    Defend homeowners against foreclosure lawsuits. Provide legal assistance and guidance to individuals in the pre-foreclosure stage.

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Burton Firm

2875 NE 191st Street
Suite 403
Aventura, FL, 33180-3116

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      FLMember in Good Standing201008/04/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Spotlighted AttorneyFlorida Voter Protection Team2016
      5th Largest Jury VerdictVerdict Search2012
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerThe Burton Firm, P.A.2012 - Present
      AssociateBroad & Cassel LLP2010 - 2012
      Summer AssociateUniversity of Miami - Office of the Vice President & General Counsel2009 - 2009
      AssociateUniversity of Miami - Student Activities2008 - 2010
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Broward County Democratic Lawyers CouncilMember2018 - Present
      Florida Voter Protection TeamMiami-Dade County Counsel2018 - Present
      Miami-Dade Democratic Lawyers CouncilMember2016 - Present
      Charles C. Papy Moot Court BoardCoach / Mentor2016 - Present
      Florida BarMember2010 - Present
      Sigma Alpha EpsilonVolunteer2007 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Portfolio Media (Law360)Daniel J. Poterek Joins Nikki Fried's Legal Team2018
      ACLU of Florida - Press ReleaseDaniel J. Poterek Fights for Voting Rights2018
      Talking Points MemoJudge Knocks DOJ Claim That Kobach Can’t Speak For Voter Fraud Panel2018
      The Miami HeraldDaniel J. Poterek Advocates for U.S. Senator Bill Nelson During Florida's Mandatory Recount2018
      Florida TrendDaniel J. Poterek Represents Florida's ACLU in Federal Court2017
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Miami School of LawDoctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor2010
      University of MiamiPolitical Science2007
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      How Lawyers Can Easily Offer Alternative Fee ArrangementsFlorida Bar PRI CLE2017
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Ronald N. Laporte, et al. v. U.S. Bank, N.A., et al.Default Final Judgment in the amount of $97,397.00
      Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee v. Lloyd R. Hamilton [Foreclosure Action]Summary Judgment entered in favor of Client and removing the mortgage as cloud on Client's title to the Property
      Rumbaut & Company, Inc. v. Caribevision Holdings, Inc., et al.Final Judgment entered in favor of Plaintiff after a jury verdict for $738,000.00 in a media services brokerage commission suit.
      Joyner v. Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity
      Paul Wilkis & Judith Wilkis v. Ramboll Environ US Corportation, et al.

      Reviews

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      Trustworthy & Sharp

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      Daniel poterek is a sharp and dedicated attorney. His knowledge of the law, ability to relay important facts, and sound advice makes him an easy person to work with and trust. I would highly recommend.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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      Upstanding Attorney with Great Advice!

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      I've used Daniel's services on a few different occasions including house closing / real estate & litigation. Daniel has always proven trust-worthy, knowledgeable & reliable. He is very responsive to his clients and provides level-headed, easily understandable snippets of advice. I was extremely pleased with the ultimate outcomes achieved. I am fully confident in Daniel's legal advice and will continue to use him where needed!
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      Excellent legal counsel with practical explanations

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      I've used Daniel's services on multiple occasions, including house closing / real estate, litigation and personal leases/acquisitions. Each and every time, Daniel has proven expert in the relevant domain, been extremely responsive and attentive, and left me feeling confident in the decisions we made and extremely pleased with the ultimate outcomes achieve. I work with lawyers every day in my professional life doing mergers & acquisitions, and I can confidently say Daniel is top-notch in his domains of the legal field. I will continue to use Daniel's services for my legal needs, and I believe anyone would be well-served to hire Daniel for their legal needs.
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      Great Attorney!

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      Daniel J. Poterek helped me during my recent legal issues and he always had my best interest in mind during the entire process and achieved excellent results. He understands the nervousness and frustration the client feels during this period and makes you feel at ease right away and makes the best recommendations for you. I will hire Daniel in the future for all my legal needs without hesitation. I strongly recommend him.
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      excellent, professional lawyer

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      Daniel is a great lawyer. He is very professional, clever, engaged and extremely responsive. That's what you want from a lawyer. He is really on your side, great listener and has tremendous patience and talent in explaining his legal advice so that non-experts can understand it. He will always be on top of deadlines and knows how to expertly deal with all the parties involved. I've dealt with several lawyers in the past, and Daniel has consistently been the best. Highly recommend him.
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      Amazing!

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      Daniel was our attorney for the purchase of our first home this summer and though we were daunted by this major life step, he helped us navigate the process from start to finish with ease. Daniel was amazing to work with as he was easy to reach and very prompt with his responses. He was extremely thorough with explaining all details of our contract so that my husband and I had a clear understanding of important timelines and everything we were agreeing too. Daniel kept us updated consistently throughout our closing period and stayed in contact with our realtor, mortgage lender, and sellers team to make sure everyone was on the same page and in clear communication. Most importantly, Daniel was kind, professional, knowledgable and attentive to our questions and needs. You can tell he is passionate about his work and cares deeply for his clients. Thank you Daniel!
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      Total professionalism.

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      Daniel J Poterek is an attorney that is totally engaged in his profession. He holds qualities that characterizes a professional successful attorney. He is detailed, precise, meticulous and thorough. I am fortunate to have him representing my family and my business and I highly recommend him if you are ever in need of any type of legal service.
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      Hard work attorney geared towards outstanding results!

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      Daniel is an excellent attorney with great attention to detail. As an advocate for your cause I could think of no one better to have arguing for you in the well of the courtroom. I have recommended numerous individuals to Daniel and all have been satisfied with his zealous advocacy and stellar representation. As an attorney myself, I regularly consult with Daniel on matters that are outside of my practice area. Recommended to the fullest.
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      A Great Attorney for Insurance & Real Estate Issues

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      I have retained Daniel to assist me with a variety of legal issues.If you are in need of legal help - I recommend setting up a consultation to meet with him. Recently, he has been an invaluable resource for a large insurance dispute. He has also provided clear and detailed legal advice for my recent real estate decisions. A great attorney that advises with compassion.
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      Daniel Poterek's response: Ian: I sincerely appreciate the kind review. I look forward to assisting you on future projects. - Daniel

      Mr. Poterek

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      2018 was a very difficult year for me, as I faced numerous situations that required me to retain an attorney. Luckily, I had Mr. Daniel Poterek by my side each step of the way. He helped me navigate an employment case, a personal injury/property damage claim, and a real property dispute. Mr. Poterek revolved all of the legal matters to my complete satisfaction. He was patient, informative, compassionate, and an all- around great advocate. I will surely hire Daniel for all of my future legal needs. I highly recommend any person in need of an attorney to contact Mr. Poterek for a consultation.
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      Adam Chotiner, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 22, 2019
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Daniel was my opposing counsel in a case which lasted nearly four years. Throughout that entire time he was always professional and reasonable. He vigorously and diligently pursued his client's claims, and he demonstrated exceptional legal writing and courtroom skills. I strongly recommend Daniel and I would not hesitate to refer a matter to him.

      Jonathan Brown, Commercial real estate Attorney on Sep 12, 2018
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Even though he was my adversary, Daniel was very professional, respectful of my client and the Court, and achieved the best result possible for his client.

      Benjamin Carter, Litigation Attorney on Mar 14, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Daniel is a top-notch attorney. He is thoughtful, diligent, and a consummate professional. His deep knowledge of the law allows him to handle many different types of matters, even beyond litigation, and always at the highest level.

      Marc Burton, General practice Attorney on Mar 7, 2018
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Daniel is an incredible coworker and a brilliant legal mind. It should go without saying that I endorse him 100%.

      Rebecca Casamayor, Litigation Attorney on Feb 27, 2018
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Daniel Casamayor, Litigation Attorney on Feb 26, 2018
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I have worked with Daniel on several matters. His responsiveness and ability to handle complex issues is second to none. I look forward to working with him in the future.

      Jason Blank, Litigation Attorney on Feb 26, 2018
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Daniel is extremely thoughtful and thorough attorneys that I know. Always thinking outside the box to ensure his clients are in the best position possible, he is truly a zealous advocate for his cause. I endorse this lawyer.

      Cost

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates$350-$350/hour
      • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
        60 minutes
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      • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
        30%-40%
      • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
        Sometimes
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